Potassium Lactate is a food-grade potassium salt of lactic acid, used as an antimicrobial agent, humectant, flavour enhancer and acidity regulator in meat, poultry and processed food applications.We supply bulk Potassium Lactate sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in liquid form for international food processing operations. Our Potassium Lactate is widely used in processed meats and poultry, rTE meats, moisture retention, reduced-sodium formulations and food processing.
Potassium Lactate (KC₃H₅O₃) is typically supplied as a 60% aqueous solution. It is one of the most effective clean-label antimicrobial agents for processed meats.
It provides shelf-life extension by inhibiting Listeria monocytogenes and other pathogens. Also functions as a humectant (moisture retention), flavour enhancer and acidity regulator. Preferred over sodium lactate in reduced-sodium formulations.
Grades / Types Available: Chiral Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear to slightly yellow liquid (60% solution) |
| Assay (as potassium lactate) | 58.0-62.0% |
| pH | 6.0-8.5 |
| Chloride | ≤ 0.02% |
| Sulfate | ≤ 0.02% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Lactic acid content, w/% | 95.0 of label value -105.0 |
| L-lactic acid to total lactic acid content, w/% | ≥ 99.5 |
| Residue on ignition, w/% | ≤ 0.05 |
| Sulphate (as SO4), w/% | ≤ 0.001 |
| Iron salts (as Fe), w/% | ≤ 0.0005 |
| Cyanide, mg/kg | ≤ 1.0 |
| Lead (Pb), mg/kg | ≤ 2.0 |
| Chroma, APHA | ≤ 15 |
| Heating color (180 ℃ 2hs), APHA | ≤ 15 |
| Methanol, w/% | ≤ 0.20 |
| Calcium salt, mg/kg | ≤ 1 |
| Density (20 ℃), g/ml | 1.200-1.220 |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Potassium Lactate with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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